The numerous small ponds on this island make it an excellent destination for birders. Large colonies of rockhopper penguins, gentoo penguins, magellanic penguins and imperial cormorants are found along the coasts, while turkey vultures, black-necked swans, and other species can be found among the ponds. In addition to wildlife, the island was the site of major combat during the Falklands war, with several memorials and some plane wreckage serving as reminders of the conflict.
Elephant Beach
This four mile long sand beach is longest sand beach in the Falklands. It is a ten minute walk to the northeast of the lodge. Falkland Islands steamer ducks are often seen on the beach, and Peale's dolphins are regularly seen offshore.Big Pond
One of the largest ponds on the island, Big Pond is located approximately one mile east of the lodge along the main landrover trail. The pond is one of the deeper ponds on the island and therefore attracts a variety of diving birds, including white-tufted grebes. When float planes were commonly used in the islands a dock on the western side of this pond was in frequent use, and numerous birds can now be found perched on its remains.HMS Coventry Memorial
Located on a hill a few miles west of the lodge, this memorial is for a ship that was sunk during the 1982 conflict approximately ten miles offshore.Northwest Coast
The northern shore of the far western side of the island is home to a very large rockhopper penguin colony. This colony has become a favorite among bird-watchers due to a very lost erect-crested penguin normally found only around New Zealand who has been here for the past several years. In addition, two pairs of macaroni penguins were nesting here in 2004, another rarity in the Falklands. In January, 2006, there was a possible Snares or rockhopper hybrid? sighting.